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 Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 10:26 am
NOTE: This class/discussion is no longer taught/led by a teacher. However, please feel free to read through it and ask any questions that you may have or express any thoughts/opinions you have. Just please don't ask, "Can I join the class?" Because the answer is 'no'. Thank you.
There's a few threads on divination here, but nothing on scrying. So I decided to do some research, and share what I learned with the Guild. I will say now that I will probably not be able to answer many questions on the subject, since I'm fairly new to it myself, but I'll do my best with what I've got.
This thread will be updated, changed and such as I find more sources.
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Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 10:43 am
WATER SCRYING
One of the most popular and well-known forms of scrying, I shall start with the medium of water. It is best to scry when it is quiet and you won't be disturbed.
You will need a large, deep bowl made from a reflective material. Glass, tin, brass or steel are all good exapmles. It must have a smooth and even rim.
You must set your bowl an even, flat surface that will remain as undisturbed as possible. The water should be purified and consecrated as you see fit.
The ancient Greeks believed that nature spirits dwelled in fresh water. The water may be stored in a vessel and used again. However it is a good idea to replace your water often.
Dip the end of your wand or finger into the water until it becomes wet. Wet the rims of the bowl. I will say, though, it is better to have a wand or stick for this. By gently drawing the rim of the wand around the bowl it will cause it to resonate.
The action of the resonating basin will cause circular ripples to form in the basin. The water seems to breathe with the sounds.
It is the harmonics that seem to whisper forth predictions of the future. These are interpreted with the help of a gaurdian angel.
You may also recieve visual impressions which Nostradamus likened to that of a "burning mirror".
This also involves a large bowl of water.
You do not want to see your reflection. The best is to leave the bowl on a table and look at it from an angle, or have dimmed lighting.
Look into the depths of the bowl of water. At first it may appear grey than colours will come and go.
With time and practice you will be able to see images like still photographs or moving film images.
The visions may even exist outside the mirror and surround the scryer on all sides.
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Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 10:44 am
PENDULUM SCRYING
Another very popular medium, pendulums are my next topic.
The ancient Romans were renowned for pendulum scrying and their methods were detailed in the writings of Roman historian Ammianus Marcellinus. It is also possible that French seer Nostradamus used this same Roman method of basin scrying by means of a pendulum to produce individual letters that formed intelligible prophetic verses.
The bowl used was a composite material of many metals, meaning it was made of electrum, an alloy of gold and silver. A ring was attached by thread to a wand.
The ring was probably a band of electrum with occult characters engraved upon it. The twenty four letters of the Greek alphabet were engraved into the flange of the basin.
The table used was probably a tripod in which to support the basin. It was made out of branches of laurel and had three legs.
Laural was the substance specified by the Enochian angels for the scrying table of John Dee. Another method which has been used in Europe for centuries involves the suspension of a ring from a thin silk thread inside an ordinary water goblet.
The responses come in the form of tapping sounds as the ring gently raps the side of the glass. The seer asks a specific question that can be answered with a yes or a no. A single tap indicates a yes while two taps indicate a no. More than two taps indicates the spirit is not certain of the response.
Another method is to use a sheet of paper with a cross marked upon it. The ring is held suspended over the cross upon a thread.
A simple question is asked which only requires a yes or no. If the answer is yes it will swing back and forth along the vertical arm of the cross. If the answer is no it will swing side to side along the horizontal arm of the cross.
Yet another popular method is to 'program' your pendulum. This is to swing it in a certain direction (either in a circle or a straight line) and affirm in your mind that this means 'yes'.
Then the pendulum is swung in the opposite way (clockwise if you just went anti-clockwise, up & down if you just went left & right or visa versa) and this is affirmed as 'no'.
When you have a question, you can then ask your pendulum and it will answer in the way that it has been programmed.
Some scryers prefer to use charts on more complex questions. This involves half a star (or asterisk) with answers on each branch.
The pendulum is then held over the centre of the chart and the scryer asks the question. The path the pendulum takes is indicitive of your answer.
Some scryers prefer to use a crystal, key or something else of importance instead of a ring. Once you have made your pendulum you should purify it.
On the night of a full moon place the pendulum and thread in the moonlight and leave for several hours. Never allow your pendulum to be placed in direct sunlight.
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Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 10:45 am
MIRROR SCRYING
Mirror scrying is an evolved form of water scrying. When it became possible to build mirrors they were regarded as being like water that was fixed into one place.
The early mirrors were made of polished copper, brass, marcasite, tin foil or mercury behind glass, polished silver and obsidian. All types of mirrors may be used for scrying and the size is not important.
Because mirrors are linked to the moon mirrors should be backed with silver. Try and use a round or oval mirror instead of a square mirror.
For the frame try and use a mirror that has a silver frame. Old mirrors also seem to work better than new mirrors.
Some seers prefer to use a black mirror. This is usually a slab of polished obsidian.
The use of black mirrors may be traced back over the centuries. John Dee used a black mirror of obsidian.
When using the black mirror for scrying you do not want to see your reflection. The best is to leave the mirror on a table and look at it from an angle.
Look into the depths of the mirror as though you were looking into a bowl of water. At first it may appear grey than colours will come and go.
With time and practise you will be able to see images like still photographs or moving film images. Spirits may sometimes look at the scryer, talk to the scryer or even touch the scryer.
The visions may even exist outside the mirror and surround the scryer on all sides.
Another form of scrying with a mirror is to have an ordinary mirror hanging on a wall and a large bowl of steaming water with a few drops of incense oil added placed closely below it. Let the scent flood your senses, be overwhelmed by the fragrance and look deep into the mirror.
As the steam from the mirror clears, you will begin to see images, either moving or still. Let them come and go as they please. You may find that after scrying, you have an impulse to do something unusual. Follow that impulse. You never know where it may lead...
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Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 10:46 am
CLOUD SCRYING
Throughout history symbols of political or religeous importance have been seen in the clouds. In A.D. 312 when Emperor Constantine was marching against the army of Maxentius at Rome, both he and his entire army saw a shining cross of light amid the clouds.
It was said the cross contained the Greek words "By This Conquer". Later that night Christ appeared to Constantine in his dreams bearing a cross in his hand ordering Constantine to have a military starndard made in the same image.
Under this standard his outnumbered army was victorious. Down through history entire military battles have been witnessed in the clouds.
Some of the U.F.O. sightings have in fact turned out to be disk shaped cloud formations. Generally cloud scrying is done on days when cloud conditions are good.
Having too few or too many clouds is no good for scrying. The best is when the clouds are thick.
Find a nice location to lie down and just relax. Try not to focus on any one cloud but rather allow the clouds to drift across your view.
Visions cannot be forced, they will come naturally when the time is right.
Sometimes the images you see will take much time and effort to interpret.
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Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 10:47 am
CRYSTAL SCRYING
Crystal scrying is probably the most famous of mediums, and has received varied attentions. Because so many 'Fortune Tellers' use this medium for their business, many think it is fraudulent.
Both Merlin and John Dee used a crystal globe for scrying. Because of the cost of rock crystal balls many people use a glass ball.
Brazil has the best crystal rocks in the world. Although crystals may grow to a considerable length, they seldom exceed one inch in thickness.
There are however some exceptions. Flaws in a crystal such as cracks, bubbles and discolorations do not make crystal unfit for scrying although they may distract your attention.
Size is however not important and bigger does not mean it will be better.
Crystal scrying should be done in near or total darkness. The main thing is to avoid reflections on the surface of the crystal. The best method is to use the light of a candle when scrying but make sure the candle does not reflect in the ball.
Focus your gaze on the centre of the crystal not on its surface. Try looking through the crystal as if it were a mirror upon the astral world.
The first thing you may see is clouds that change colour. Eventually a mist will spread outwards from the centre of the crystal to reveal images.
When you scry for visions sooner or later you will achieve communication from the spirits. These spirits will help you to understand what you have seen in the visions.
It may be helpful to charge your crystal ball once a month with moonlight. Place the ball in a glass bowl of natural water in the glow of a full moon.
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Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 10:48 am
SHELL SCRYING
This is a modern method of scrying and is becoming more popular. Most people are familiar with the sound of when a shell is placed over the ear.
It sort of sounds like the ocean. But in fact it is the sounds of blood flowing through the vessels in your ear.
If however you listen to this sound you will eventually by able to pick up fragments of conversation. At first you may be able to only make out a few words, but in time you will come to understand whole segments of conversations.
The subject of this talk will be usually meaningless, but if you can mentally break into this communication you may find the voices may choose to respond. Just exactly what is happening here I'm not sure, but for those of you who have seen the movie "The Phantom Menace" it may give you a clue.
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Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2008 7:22 pm
I've never even thought of scrying... but now that I've read some about it, I may try. thanks for the general information. i've seen phantom menance but don't remember what part you might be talking about...
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Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2008 3:23 am
FOCUSING
I've heard some people can have trouble focusing long enough to get results. I myself have that same problem. It is always useful to meditate beforehand, to get into the right mindset. In fact, I recommend that you do meditate.
Some people find that music helps. Something calm and soothing, such as Enya, playing softly in the background so that it doesn't demand your attention. However, this may not be useful if you are using a sound-based scrying method such as water voices or shell scrying.
There are still things you can do to aid your focus. Having a chant in your mind, (or for more visual methods, being spoken aloud) can really help. Something simple is usually the most effective.
Another option is to focus on your breathing. While this sounds simple, it can be highly effective.
It is not recommended to attempt to scry for more than about 20 minutes. If you still see nothing, it is advised you put your tools away and try again another day.
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Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 5:13 am
I find it's easier for me to scry in metal. It's the one method that's ever been effective for me.
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Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2008 9:23 am
SOME ADVICE:
Some people will find scrying in certain mediums easy, while others will find that medium hard and another one easy. It can be easy to get discouraged. But remember, everyone is different. It's all about what works for you. You may find that scrying isn't your strong point and that another form of divination works for you. That's fine too.
Don't turn to scrying epxecting all your answers handed to you on a silver platter. It doesn't always work like that, just like it doesn't always work in other forms of divination. Sometimes the images you see or the sounds you hear will seem cryptic. Write them down if you have to. Meditate on the possible meanings, pray to the deities you worship, ask your spirit guide if you have one.
It may be that the mouse you see represents your own shyness, or that dragon is not your mean boss/parent/teacher, but your unwillingness to face up to them.
Finally, sometimes after scrying, you will have an impulse to go out and buy something you don't normally buy, go somewhere you wouldn't normally go, talk to someone you wouldn't normally talk to. As far as possible, follow that impulse. The answer you're looking for could be waiting for you at the end of it.
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